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An athlete who made history as the first woman given an official number in the Boston Marathon will take part in this year's London race.

The Kenyan endurance star enjoyed an outstanding 2017 season highlighted by her world title victory in the 5000m. Here the 28-year-old athlete discusses her running career and what the sport has given her.

Nancy Kiprop will return to defend her title at the Vienna City Marathon on 22 April, facing one of the strongest women's fields ever assembled for this IAAF Gold Label road race.

Mhlengi Gwala is now "doing well" after surgery, an official has told the BBC.

Gilbert Kirwa of Kenya and Germany's defending champion Fate Tola will head their respective fields at the HAJ Hannover Marathon, an IAAF Silver Label road race, on 8 April.

The shot put field at the Prefontaine Classic features every medallist from the past three global championships, setting the stage for another epic competition at the IAAF Diamond League meeting on 25-26 May.